Crime Rate in Alum Rock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alum Rock

The total recorded crimes in Alum Rock, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alum Rock crime rate of 1.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alum Rock, encompassing approximately 126,159 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Alum Rock Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Ellesmere Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Alum Rock?

To understand the safety of Alum Rock, we need to analyze Alum Rock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Alum Rock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2360 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Alum Rock witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Alum Rock had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,214 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Alum Rock witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Alum Rock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alum Rock Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Alum Rock has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 25th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Alum Rock crimes were 2,360. The crime rate of Alum Rock in 2024 was 18.71 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alum Rock were around 2,214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.55 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alum Rock)CrimesRank (Alum Rock)CrimesRank (Alum Rock)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Alum Rock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (220 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202513
February 202519
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202422
September 20246
July 202416
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 1176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202587
March 202596
February 2025106
January 202588
December 202496
November 2024102
October 2024102
September 202496
August 20241
July 202481
June 2024220
May 2024101

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 202413
September 202416
July 202416
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202511
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 202424
October 202412
September 202415
July 202420
June 202428
May 202417

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202513
February 202519
January 202511
December 202413
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
July 202418
June 202450
May 202411

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20248
July 202422
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202510
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Alum Rock in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alum Rock postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ellesmere Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Kellington Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Alderson Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Sutton Approach (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Jersey Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mendip Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Mendip Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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